Photography when applied as a creative art goes beyond the mere production of pleasing images and has the power to inspire, to motivate, to lift the spirit and speak to the "soul" of the observer. This characteristic though difficult to quantify, and even more difficult to master is however, easily recognized when present in an image.
Since my earliest experiences with photography, and continuing to this day I strive to hone my vision, and improve my technique seeking to produce compositionally strong images that capture the power and communicate the majesty of light within both the natural landscape and the built environment. Working primarily with 35mm or medium format equipment, my images tend to fall within the confines of what would generally be categorized as either representational works or slight abstractions of the visual environment. Regardless of the genre however, it is my hope that the resulting images will be uplifting, inspirational and visually stimulating. And that they will speak to the observer, of the power and majesty of nature and of humanity’s capacity to create and appreciate beauty in all its forms.
In addition to his work as a photographer, Sam Ciraulo is a registered architect. He holds a Masters of Architecture Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fine Arts, from the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh. He has traveled throughout the contiguous United States, to Alaska, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, the Italian peninsula and to Sweden.